Top All-American Watch Makers
This 4th of July, we'd like to make note of a few exceptional watch brands not only based in the USA, but who also produce things here. As we've mentioned before, America was once home to some of the greatest manufacturers in the world. Unfortunately, our golden age in the industry has long since passed, and very few brands remain truly American. These selections �C whether they manufacture everything domestically or use mostly foreign parts with just a few elements made in the US, are the cornerstone of the new American watch industry. The driving force behind them is a passion for timekeeping fueled by American ingenuity. As either proud Americans or unmitigated watch enthusiasts, we salute our American watchmakers.RGMAn instantly recognizable brand name to those in the know, RGM manufactures high-quality American timepieces in Pennsylvania's Lancaster County. RGM's commitment to excellence in design is apparent across their whole range �C from their basic three-hand models to their ep

Is no one else in love with this Speedy Broad Arrow?
Ref. 321.10.42.50.02.001 (bracelet) and 321.12.42.50.02.001 (strap)Picture courtesy of its seller. Those applied blue markers, including the OMEGA insignia, are just stunning. I was always drawn to the cream dial F. Piguet Broad Arrow, but IMO, this current model looks even better and has the bonus of a display back showcasing the beautiful column-wheel movement. Unfortunately, these don't appear to be too popular, so I rarely ever see them on the used market. New would be too expensive for me presently.

FYI: Omega's price increase of 11/01 has been postponed. . .
pending consolidation with a global price increase whatever that means.Fr. John+

Live auction antiquorum
Posted this also in the non Rolex watch forum but since there are quite a bit Pateks for sale ....Antiquorum in Geneva .... LIVEhttps://bidding.antiquorum/viewer/just click and let your pc make the connectionIf you haven't seen an auction before, definitely worth seeing itthis is the catalog and as you can see, now we have some pocket watches and clocks ... around lot nr 330 we'll start again with wrsitwatchesCATALOG : data.antiquorum/eng/flip/2013_Nov_GV/#/164/

Rolex Gmy master 2 Magnetism
HiI have recently traded a Rolex Gmt 2 2004 Pepsi for Rolex Gmt Ceramic 2010 stainless and have just found that the movent stops when I hold a magnet up close to the second hand. Should I be concerened.An accurate answer would be appreciated.ThanksKeith